Venita Aspen & Carl Radke: Dating Confirmed After Five-Hour Date
Southern Charm‘s Venita Aspen has openly discussed the burgeoning romance with Summer House fan-favorite Carl Radke, confirming they recently went on a comprehensive first date. During an appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, Venita, 32, elaborated on their five-hour rendezvous, which commenced at Soft Bar before transitioning to a nearby Mexican restaurant. The pair enjoyed their time so much that they were reportedly “asked to leave” after having “shut the place down,” indicating a strong, engaging connection that lasted the entire evening, approximately two weeks before the podcast episode was recorded.
Their initial meeting was facilitated by mutual friend and Summer House castmate Ciara Miller. However, the true spark for their romantic speculation ignited last year at the NBC Upfronts when a photograph showing their hands subtly touching went viral. Venita admitted she hadn't considered Carl, 40, romantically until that moment, but the internet's intense reaction and subsequent fan speculation encouraged them to “lean into the buzz” by publicly engaging in “cheeky” interactions, further amplifying romance rumors among dedicated Bravo viewers.
A significant point of consideration for Venita was Carl's sobriety. Prior to their date, she respectfully texted him to inquire about his comfort level if she were to drink. Carl's response highlighted the uniqueness of her query, stating no one had ever asked him that before. Demonstrating her thoughtfulness, Venita decided to keep her alcohol consumption minimal during the date, opting for just one margarita stretched throughout the night, explaining she didn't want to “make a fool of myself.” Romance rumors initially gained significant traction at BravoCon 2025, where Carl publicly lauded Venita, describing her as “beautiful” and “really cool,” and also revealed her previous visit to the Hamptons house alongside Ciara.
Venita Aspen and Carl Radke's recent five-hour date adds to the ongoing conversation about pop culture dating trends among reality TV stars.
